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General Manager Life and Health Digital Solutions

Reference Number:  2681
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Life & Health Global Services team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis at the earliest possible date as a General Manager Life and Health Digital Solutions.

With several years of leadership experience in digital solutions and collaborative user-centered product delivery, you take care of the management, evolution, and adoption of digital solutions that support sustainable client relationship management, medical underwriting, and claims across our global Life & Health business. 

You can look forward to

  • Leading a high-performing team based in Hannover, fostering a collaborative culture with trust and agility
  • Designing and delivering digital solutions that are scalable, user-centric, and aligned with business strategy and IT architecture
  • Strengthening and maturing fit-for-purpose operating models and delivery approaches that enable speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency - while meeting the evolving needs of users, teams, and markets
  • Shaping and executing strategic roadmaps for digital solutions, in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders across global markets
  • Enhancing adoption and utilization of digital tools, adding measurable value across international user communities
  • Ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a mindset of continuous improvement across all solutions in scope

You come equipped with

  • Extensive leadership experience, focusing on empowerment, engagement and performance
  • Deep understanding of digital solution design and product development in complex environments, ideally with some experience in (re)insurance or financial services  
  • Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical domains
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), human-centered design, change management and modern software delivery
  • Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of German is an advantage
  • Willingness to relocate to Hannover and travel internationally
  • A global mindset with the ability to adapt strategies to diverse user needs, markets and cultural contexts

Don't meet all the requirements? No problem, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

We offer you

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Work Abroad: Up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
  • Financial Benefits: Superior company pension scheme by industry standards as well as employee shares at favorable conditions
  • Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover
  • Lifelong Learning: Innovative executive programmes, individual coaching, integrated 360-degree feedback, targeted opportunities for further professional development, extensive range of e-learning activities
  • Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients, access to an external, individual medical check-up
  • Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters 
  • Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket), bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes 
  • Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities 

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team. We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

 

Desiree Sarina Wiedemeier | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com

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